20 min
Easy
Ikan Woku – Indonesian fishcurry
Ikan Woku: the favorite dish of the tuna fishermen in Bitung! With a real Indonesian chili paste as the base – spicy and full of flavor. Try it yourself!
Ingredients:
Variation tip!
Serve with rice or a nice piece of flatbread!
Grind the chilies, shallot, garlic, and ginger with a good pinch of salt in a mortar until you have a smooth paste.
Heat a splash of oil in a wok or frying pan over medium heat and add 1-2 tablespoons of chili paste to taste. Heat for 1 minute, stirring well. Add the tomatoes, lemongrass, and onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the tuna and season with salt. Add the spring onions, kaffir lime leaves, and basil leaves. Set aside a few leaves for garnish. Serve with white rice.
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